"cambelt" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cambelts [plural]
Etymology: From cam + belt. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cam|belt}} cam + belt Head templates: {{en-noun}} cambelt (plural cambelts)
  1. The part of an internal combustion engine that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft so that the engine's valves open and close at the proper times during each cylinder's intake and exhaust strokes. Synonyms: timing belt, cam belt
    Sense id: en-cambelt-en-noun-EiqF1NEJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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